The jar is covered with a deep, warm blackish-brown glaze. The glaze is smooth and even, with a soft sheen.
The foliate rim has a gentle, wave-like design that gives the jar a natural and organic feel. The body features vertical incised lines that expose the light-colored clay beneath the dark glaze, creating a clear contrast. These lines highlight the jar's rounded shape and add a sense of dynamic move.
The unglazed base shows the creamy, light-toned stoneware typical of Cizhou kilns, offering insight into its firing technique and age.
Period : Five Dynasties - Northern Song or Jin Dynasty Type : Ewer Medium : Black or Brown glazed Dimension : 13cm(Height), 13.5cm(Diameter) Condition : Good(Minor chip on surface) Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) MIA - Jar and Cover, 12th century - Accession Number2003.99.1a,b (Type : Related) https://collections.artsmia.org/art/72495/jar-and-cover-china
2) Christies Newyork 7–24 JUL 2020 Lot 58 - A CIZHOU PERSIMMON-GLAZED GLOBULAR JAR AND COVER (Price realised : 6,875 / Type : Related) https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/chinese-ceramics-works-art/cizhou-persimmon-glazed-globular-jar-cover-58/90521
